Under the US Environmental Protection Agency's Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual (US EPA, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual, EPA/625/R-00/008), distribution boxes are classified as part of the effluent conveyance and distribution subsystem, distinct from. Under the US Environmental Protection Agency's Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual (US EPA, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual, EPA/625/R-00/008), distribution boxes are classified as part of the effluent conveyance and distribution subsystem, distinct from. This is ADS' Water Management Drainage Handbook, which details technical information about ADS products and the products' usage. Items covered in the Water Management Drainage Handbook include specifications, structures, hydraulics, durability, installation, retention/detention systems, general. Although wastewater treatment and di sposal systems servi ng single homes have been used for many years, they have often been considered an inadequate or temporary sol ution until sewers could be constructed. However, research has demonstrated that such systems, i f constructed and maintained. They are designed to treat and dispose of sewage and wastewater on-site, providing an effective solution for areas where traditional sewage systems are impractical. Understanding the components of septic systems is essential for homeowners and property managers alike, especially when it comes to. These model septic design regulations discusses the means of distribution or movement of effluent from the septic tank to the absorption system or leach field. Components reviewed include septic tank outlet lines, effluent distribution lines, distribution boxes, gravity flow, pressure distribution. 1.